Early Nazi Concentration Camps By NSGG Jan 30, 1933 Hitler appointed Chancellor Mar 22, 1933 Establishment of the first concentration camp The first camp is established at Dachau. It is initially intended to intern social dissidents and political opponents of Hitler. Jul 1, 1934 SS splits from SA; camps are centralised Apr 1, 1936 SS "Death's-Head" units are created to guard camps